It’s time for another Best of Boomer Blogs. This week our Boomer bloggers have been in escape mode whether it's from the cold, from their comfort zones, or from doing things that don't benefit themselves. Getting away from home This has been an insane winter even in Los Angeles, where I live. We’ve been freezing at 45 degrees which probably has our East Coast boomers … [Read more...]
Active Retirement Spending: Do You Have a Plan in Place That Will Work?
Part of having an active “retirement” means you need the income to support it. That can mean a lot of different things depending on how you define retirement. Traditionally, retirement has meant that you work up to a point, cross a hard line in the sand, and stop working. Today’s retirees are much less likely to take this approach. Many Boomers are opting instead to work … [Read more...]
8 Awesome Work at Home Jobs for Baby Boomers & Retirees
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Baby Boomer who simply wants to return to the world of work because you want something to do, or you want the money to spend on luxuries in your life, actually doing so can be a bit of a daunting prospect. While work can seem appealing, having to become employed by a company where you have to turn up daily, work under someone else, and all the … [Read more...]
Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs – Your Success May Depend on Where You Live
I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. San Jose is by far the best place for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs. In addition to representing high business income, San Jose boasts the largest share of boomer business … [Read more...]
Tips to Manage Your Finances and Stay Solvent Post-Retirement
Retirement is supposed to be an enjoyable, stress-free time in your life. You worked hard, put in your time, and were smart with your money so that you could spend your golden years doing what you really enjoy. But even with a good amount of savings, your finances can still be worrisome once you no longer have your main source of income to rely on. Fortunately, just … [Read more...]
